OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT)
DIRECTOR
The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a Director,
Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), as established pursuant to Title 3,
Section 10 et seq. Virgin Islands Code (Act No. 6634). BIT administers the
information technology functional area to ensure that the Government of the
United States Virgin Islands has all equipment and software necessary to
compile, store and process data in every form.
The Director, a cabinet-level position, contributes to
organizational policy planning regarding technology and systems required to
maintain and upgrade government operations. Work involves recognizing new
developments in information systems technology and anticipating government-wide
modifications; identifying long term needs for information systems and acquiring
hardware to meet application needs; ensuring confidentiality and reliability of
data, proprietary information, and intellectual property; and functioning as a
top-level contact to assist end users in determining information systems
requirements and solutions.
Salary: Executive Level 1
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develops and implements a
Territorial Comprehensive Technology Strategy that addresses short term and
long range plans for computer systems, capacity and operational plans
· Approves, coordinates, and
controls all projects related to selection, acquisition, development, and
installation of major shared information systems
· Develops and enforces policy and
procedures to ensure the protection of IT assets and the integrity, security
and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the government
· Develops and administers budgets
and plans for technology development
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
Candidates must have an advanced degree in information
technology, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or
university. Ten years of experience in the field of which at least five must be
in an executive capacity with progressive responsibility. Comprehensive
knowledge of data processing methods and computer software systems, equipment
and systems design. Knowledgeable of financial/business analysis techniques for
delivering cost-effective and reliable solutions that maximize the use of
technology. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Please mail cover letters and resumes to:
Mr. Ira R. Mills
Director, Office of Management and Budget
No. 41 Norre Gade
2nd Floor Emancipation Garden Station
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Responses must be postmarked by January 19, 2005
Or
E-mail: vgdore@omb.gov.vi
The Government of the Virgin Islands is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
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